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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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